by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
When you open a book and start reading the first chapter, do you already know every detail of the book and how it’s going to end? Or when you start watching a Netflix series, do you already know how the entire plot is going to play out after just one episode? Probably...
by Lana El Masri, ALMFT, LPC | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog, Communication, Intimacy, Relationships
The mention of a honeymoon often stirs up a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of the early days of a relationship—the blissful first weeks or months with a long-term partner, or the unforgettable getaway following marriage. It’s a cherished period where you feel...
by Alice Davies, Clinical Intern | Feb 21, 2024 | Blog, Communication, In-Laws, Intimacy, Relationships
When you get married, you are not only marrying your partner but also marrying into one another’s family. When a couple maintains a good relationship with their in-laws, they have extra support from people who genuinely care about their well-being. However, it is...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Feb 7, 2024 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
Confession time: I absolutely love football, and I’m not the least bit ashamed to admit that my life pretty much revolves around the NFL season. While many will tune in to the Super Bowl for the commercials, I love watching the game. So of course with the Super Bowl...
by Riley Brennan | Dec 11, 2023 | Blog, Depression, Intimacy, Postpartum, Relationships
Pregnancy and parenthood can be both exciting and nerve-racking. We hear stories of incontinence, baby blues, sexless marriages, and couples living as roommates after having a baby – as if these experiences are normal and inevitable. As both a sex educator and a...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jan 1, 2023 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
Never before have my clients experienced dating fatigue like they did in 2022. Despite reports that more singles are serious about finding love, the journey to a healthy relationship isn’t always easy. While there was hope that post-lockdown, after the height of the...
